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The Bombay High Court quashed a 12-year-old FIR against Star Pravah programming heads over an allegedly objectionable dialogue in the serial *Laxmi versus Saraswati*, ruling they had no role in its creation and noting procedural lapses in prosecuting under the Atrocities Act
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Toronto police are investigating the murder of 30-year-old Indian woman Himanshi Khurana and have issued a first-degree murder warrant for 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori. The Indian High Commission condemned the incident and pledged support to the victim’s family
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US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 49 illegal immigrants operating semitrucks with commercial licenses in California. The crackdown, including Operation Highway Sentinel, targets safety violations after fatal accidents caused by unlicensed or illegally residing drivers, authorities said
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A private jet carrying Libya’s top military chief and four officers crashed near Ankara, Turkey, killing all onboard. The delegation was returning from defence talks. Turkish authorities cited a technical malfunction, and investigations are underway by both nations
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Hyderabad and surrounding districts continued to reel under cold wave conditions, with night temperatures dipping 3–4 degrees Celsius below normal. While daytime temperatures remain pleasant, IMD has warned of chilly nights through Christmas across parts of Telangana.
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A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army died after sustaining a gunshot wound in a firing incident inside a military camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities have ruled out a terror angle and ordered an investigation
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade on Wednesday, supported by positive global cues and sustained domestic institutional buying. RBI’s liquidity measures further boosted sentiment, though analysts expect markets to remain in a consolidation phase amid potential FII selling.
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Bangladesh police arrested 663 people and seized firearms nationwide under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, aimed at restoring law and order ahead of elections. The intensified crackdown has drawn political criticism amid rising violence and allegations of targeting opposition members
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Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India discovered a new soil-dwelling micro-arthropod species, *Neelus sikkimensis*, in Sikkim. The finding marks the first Indian record of the genus Neelus, highlighting the Eastern Himalayas as a key biodiversity hotspot
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Malayalam filmmaker and former MLA PT Kunju Muhammad was arrested and released on bail in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with an alleged molestation case involving a woman from the film industry during the International Film Festival of Kerala, police said
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Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said legally binding FTA commitments on professional services will expand overseas opportunities for Indian professionals, stressing skill upgrades, global best practices, MRAs and stakeholder coordination to leverage India’s demographic dividend and boost services exports
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a disproportionate assets case against a Deputy Transport Commissioner and conducted searches across Telangana, detecting properties, land, cash, gold and vehicles worth Rs 12.72 crore, with officials saying the market value is significantly higher.
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Actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional birthday tribute for Anil Kapoor on his 69th birthday, praising their long friendship, Kapoor’s kindness and talent, and acknowledging his quiet support after Satish Kaushik’s passing, wishing him health, happiness and continued success
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The rupee strengthened by 12 paise to 89.51 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, aided by RBI liquidity measures, a softer dollar and stronger Asian currencies, while equities posted modest gains and oil prices edged higher.
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Gold and silver prices surged to record highs on Wednesday, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, a weaker dollar and expectations of US rate cuts. Strong safe-haven demand and tight supply conditions further supported precious metals across global and domestic markets.
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An NCP leader in Maharashtra’s Nanded was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted over a Rs 2 crore dispute. Seven people were arrested, while the victim accused a sitting MLA of masterminding the attack, a charge the legislator denied, calling it political conspiracy
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Security forces recovered multiple balloons carrying Pakistani symbols near the Line of Control in north Kashmir, prompting heightened vigilance. Army seized the objects in Baramulla and Kupwara districts as part of ongoing surveillance to counter infiltration and cross-border activities
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Bangladesh’s interim government pledged full responsibility for the family of Hindu worker Dipu Das, lynched on blasphemy charges, reaffirming rule of law and condemning mob violence as inexcusable amid arrests, protests and renewed unrest across the country
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Indian equities opened higher as Sensex and Nifty tracked firm global cues and steady DII buying. RBI’s Rs 2 lakh crore liquidity infusion via OMO and swaps boosted sentiment, though FII selling capped gains amid consolidation in early trade Wednesday
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A total of 127 US lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to withdraw proposed changes to the public charge rule, warning that it would create uncertainty in legal immigration. The move could particularly affect H-1B holders and Indian nationals awaiting employment-based green cards.
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A vandebharat express was forced to stop after the loco pilot found an autorickshaw on the tracks. The auto driver was taken into custody.
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ISRO successfully launched the US communication satellite BlueBird Block-2 aboard its LVM3-M6 rocket from Sriharikota as part of a commercial mission. The satellite will support a global Low Earth Orbit constellation enabling direct-to-mobile 4G and 5G connectivity worldwide.
